Content note: War and destruction.

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LUDUS BELLI

2026 · Science Fiction · 5 min 37 sec

A devastated future raises a question about humanity’s role in war: are people its victims, or its invaders? This science-fiction short considers destruction through that unsettled distinction, with narration guiding the confrontation.

Creator
Vincenzo Esposito
Release date
May 16, 2026
Runtime
5 min 37 sec
Genre
Science Fiction
Genre context
Officially described by the creator as a science-fiction short exploring the cruelty and stupidity of war.
Viewing source
vincenzo esposito on Vimeo ↗
Format
AI-generated / AI-assisted film
AI production
Directed, edited and sound-designed by Vincenzo Esposito, with voice-over by Giuseppe Ippoliti. The official credits identify Veo and Nano Banana for the visuals. The creator’s sharing dialog explicitly permits embedding anywhere.

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